Mexico - Animal Rescue and Veterniary Assistance

Location

Mexico: Playa del Carmen

Program Summary

Help a local community work on pet health, safety, and education. Playa del Carmen has a lot of pet owners who either cannot afford to properly take care of their pets or neglect/abandon their pets completely. The project was started to help educate the community about improving dog and cat care, help reduce the number of stray animals, and to support humane approaches to population control. Volunteers will have an extensive orientation before the project work begins, so you will have a firm knowledge of your responsibilities while at the project. Volunteers will have a variety of tasks such as assisting with surgeries, handling dogs and cats, and helping with various fundraising activities. Working with animals can be difficult and emotionally draining at times, but these loving creatures need you and the project is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers.

Program Summary

Help a local community work on pet health, safety, and education. Playa del Carmen has a lot of pet owners who either cannot afford to properly take care of their pets or neglect/abandon their pets completely. The project was started to help educate the community about improving dog and cat care, help reduce the number of stray animals, and to support humane approaches to population control. Volunteers will have an extensive orientation before the project work begins, so you will have a firm knowledge of your responsibilities while at the project. Volunteers will have a variety of tasks such as assisting with surgeries, handling dogs and cats, and helping with various fundraising activities. Working with animals can be difficult and emotionally draining at times, but these loving creatures need you and the project is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers.

Program Highlights

1. Work on your Spanish language skills while living in Playa del Carmen.
2. Gain hands-on experience working in a veterinary clinic and depending on your skill level, you will be given more responsibilities during procedures.
3. Discover the amazing beaches that are all over Playa del Carmen and nearby cities.
4. Travel to the pacific side of the country and check out the authentic city of Oaxaca and the amazing ruins.
5. Explore the amazing Mayan ruins of Tulum and dive in the crystal blue water!

Adventure Types

Fields

Causes

Program Duration

9-12 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 2-4 Weeks

Year(s) Offered

Please see website

Participation Guidelines

Worldwide Participants.

Cost in USD per week

Contact Provider for Cost Details

Program Includes:

Accommodation: Shared rooms
Food: Groceries are provided
Support: Local in-country team and 24 hour emergency support
Airport Transfers: Volunteers are picked up on arrival (if arriving Friday 6pm-10pm)
Pre-Departure Kit: Full project details will be sent following registration
Orientation: All necessary training and introductions are provided upon arrival

Accommodation Options

Group living

Experience Required

No.

Qualifications

18+ years
Advanced Spanish required - if a beginner or intermediate speaker, must add on 20 hours of Spanish class at the beginning of the program (at an additional fee).